Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-01-19
A Welcome Rain Falling in Many Locali-

slowly raining since noon. The amount,
up 20 P. NJ, was .0S of an inch.
SoNoMA, January 1Sth-It has been try
ing to rain all day, and the prospects are
hopeful.
NAPA, January 18Lh.-Seyeral light show
ers of rain have fallen here during the day
SANTA Rosa, January 1Sth.-Rain COM
menced falling lightly at 9 A NJ. to-day and
has continued sprinkling at intervals, with
favorable indications for more.
SHASTA, January 1sth.-A heavy rain
storm commenced this morning, and it is
still raining hard.
REDDING, January 1Sth.-A light, cold
rain is falling, with prospects of a contin-
ued storm.
SAN FRANCISCO, January lSth-Intermit-
tent showers of rain have been falling all
day. The rainfall up 10 P. NJ. is .02 of an
inch.
LArHRoP, January 1Sth-The weather is
cloudy and showery, and the indications
are for rain.
SANTA CRUZ, January 1Sth.-There was
a slight sprinkle Of rain TO day, with the
wind strong from the south. There are
prospects of good storm. This county is
not lacking for moisture.
Weather Indications.
SAN Francisco, January 1Sth.--Weather
indications for the twenty-four hours COM
mencing at 4 A. NJ. on January 10Th are
Rain in the northern portion, and fair
weather in the southern portion of the State.
Important Ruling by the Supreme Court.
SAN Francisco, January 1Sth.-Tbe Su-
preme Court has sustained the order OF
Judge Hatch, OF the Superior Court of Santa
Barbara county, dismissing the informa-
ton and proceedings against Alexander P.
More for assault with intent to commit
murder The order which at the time &C.
casioned considerable comment, was made
by Judge Hatch at his own motion under
Section 1885 of the Penal Code, which pro-
vides that Court may, either upon its own
motion or upon the application of the Dis
trict Attorney, and in furtherance OF JUS
tice, order an action on Indictment TO be
dismissed.
Protection for American Raisins.
SAN Francisco, January 18th.-The fol-
lowing is a copy of a telegram sent to-day
by William T. Coleman & Co. to Senators
Stanford and Williams: Secretary Bay
ards letter to the Foreign Relations Com
mittee, conveying SPANS request to equal
ize the duty on currants and raisins, means
a gain to Spain of 20 cents per box on i'm
portations, and loss TO California grape
growers and raisin-packers TO that extent.
Our coming crop will reach l 900, 900 boxes,
next year probably 100000. The proposed
legislation is great blow to young, cher
ished, struggling industry. California relies
on you and other friends to protect her"
After the Dynamiters.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 1Sth.-At the
session of the Chamber of Commerce to-
day, a resolution was unanimously adopted
recommending the Legislature to adopt
amendments to the Penal Code attaching
the death penalty to every attempt made to
destroy life or property BY the use of dyna-
mite, or any other explosive.
Los Angeles Items.
Los ANGELES. January 1Slh.-W. H.
GoUcher was out driving yesterday His
horse seemed lame, and he got out to ex-
anime the foot. The horse kicked him
twice, inficting severe injuries about the
head and breaking one arm in two places
The doctors fear he will lose the use of his
arm forever.
The Council to-day granted franchise to
|. w. Hellman and others for cable road
through the central portion of the city.
The barometer is falling here, and hopes
are entertained of rainfall in the near
future
To-day nearly fifty cars of excursionists
came into this town from the East by
special trains. Over 200 people were in
these trains.
Patti, Abbey and troupe arrived here by
special cars tonight from Mexico. She
will sing here on Thursday night The
ca los pf SpatS now auurppata - 500
Good Work in Santa Clara.
SAN JosE, January 18th-At meeting of
the Board of Trade this evening it was de-
cided to purchase , 500 copies each of the
local papers each week for circulation. c..
NJ. Shortridge offered 10 contribute 5000
copies of the Mercury each week for East
ern circulation. Captain E. r. Merriman
aud David Powell were elected agents at
Los Angeles. 4 committee consisting OF
Paul 0. Burns, d. Cookery and J. A. Clay
ton, was appointed 10 wait on the San
Francisco Board Of Trade to invite cooper
alton in the movement to advance the in
teresIs of this county.
Perhaps He Forgot.
SAN JOSE, January 1Sth.-Fred Becker,
charged with the burglary of Johnsons
on last Wednesday night, to-
Naa1 " hiiohNi W tilC hlittlOl AOuAl
A Contest Instituted.
SAN BUENAvENTURA, January 1Sth-No-
tice of contest for the c, 5ressional seat
OF this district was served upon General
Vandeyer to. day.
Found Dead.
SANTA Cruz, January 18TH A man
named J. d. Land was found dead in his
room at hotel this morning. He came
here from Oregon last week to spend the
winter. He paid for his board in advance,
and had over 500 when found. He was
an army veteran, and had served in
and an Illinois regiment.
Suicide at Fresno.
FREsNo, January 1Sth-The dead body
of a man was found hanging in tree at
Eisen Vineyard, near Fresno, yesterday
evening. An inquest was held on the body
this morning. Deceased was found to be
Alexis Breart, native of France. fifty
years old, and recently from ST. Helena,
Napa county.
Reached the Coast.
DaGGETT, January 18th. = Twenty five
Pullman coaches, containing $50 excur-
sionists, passed westward to-day.
New Hotel.
SANTA hOSA, JANUARY lotu.--I illlS are
being drawn for a new and commodious
hotel to be Immediately erected at Sebasto-
pol, seven miles west OF here, for A J Bur-
nett x Co.
Fire in Stanisiaus.
OAKpALE, January 1Sth.-A fire broke out
at u o'clock last night on the east side OF
the railroad, opposite the depot, destroying
restaurant. Rutherford & Adde'S
saloon, Reeder's restaurant. Monroe's sa-
loon and Karnmayer's hotel. Loss, $50 600;
probably insured for $40, 600 or $4,000.
Another Bank for Fresno.
FRESNO, January 18th Preliminaries
have been arranged for the establishment
of another bank at Fresno, with capital
from $3.50, 900 10 $500 00 Leading local
capitalists, aided by Daniel Meyer and
other wealthy San Franciscans furnish the
capital.
Murder Case on Trial.
NAPA, January 1Sth.-The trial of VIM.
Williams for killing Sidney Clark at Month
cello in September last was begun in the
Superior Court to-day.
ARIZONA.
Some College Graduate Tries His Hand
at Reporting Fire.